Removing a popcorn ceiling means testing for asbestos first (if your home was built before the mid-1980s), then stripping, scraping, and skim-coating the ceiling to a smooth finish before priming and painting. At KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal & Painting, we've handled 500+ homes across Kitchener-Waterloo since 2019, fully insured for $2M and WSIB covered.

Our process:

• Test suspect ceilings for asbestos (chrysotile was commonly mixed into texture through the 1970s and into the mid-1980s) — we coordinate testing at cost, $300-$500, no markup
• Under Ontario Regulation 278/05, testing is required before disturbing suspect material; removal itself isn't mandated by law, and the Ontario Building Code doesn't regulate popcorn ceilings
• Scrape and remove the texture, apply 2 skim coats for a smooth finish, prime, and finish with 2 coats of paint

All-inclusive pricing:

• Unpainted popcorn ceiling: $4.50/sqft
• Latex-painted ceiling: $6.50/sqft
• Oil-base painted ceiling: $7.50/sqft

A main floor, condo, or a few rooms (400-600 sqft) runs $2,000-$4,500. A full 3-bedroom home (900-1,500 sqft of ceiling) runs $4,050-export const FAQ_ANSWERS: FAQAnswer[] = [1,250. Call us at (519) 729-7394 for a firm quote. KW Popcorn Ceiling Removal · Google Reviews